Student Transportation for AM/PM Bus Routes - Bozeman, United States - Anderson School District 41

Description

Anderson School District is looking for a part time bus driver for the school year AM and PM bus routes. If interested in the position, the district may help with obtaining a CDL and other requirements. This position would begin at the end of August.

Please be sure to include all previous experience (professional and student teaching) on your resume

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Drive bus for student transportation - 3hrs/day

UNIVERSAL OBLIGATIONS/EXPECTATIONS OF EACH STAFF MEMBER
It is the expectation of the District that each staff member will: (1) put the safety, health and well-being of students
at the forefront of all actions, job responsibilities and decisions, and (2) undertake all duties in alignment with the
District's Strategic Plan.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Drives school bus or transportation vehicle over assigned route in accordance with time schedule.
Boards and discharges student passengers in a safe and orderly manner.
Transports students, staff, and chaperones on field trips, athletic activities, and other special trips.
Enforces District policies and procedures related to transportation and maintains discipline on buses.
Prepares student discipline citations as needed.
Prepares daily reports of mileage, time, and student loads.
Maintains bus cleanliness on a daily basis, including washing, as needed.
Performs minor bus maintenance checks and reports maintenance needs.
Renders first aid or emergency assistance as needed.
May transport other materials in District vehicles.
Services buses with gas and oil and checks tires, battery, and belts.
Maintains good order among students on buses, following District policies regarding discipline of children and
contact with parents and other citizens.
Instructs students and others on proper bus behavior and emergency procedures.
During times buses are not in use, may be assigned to general maintenance and cleanup activities in the
transportation department.
Ensures compliance with applicable provisions of state motor vehicle code and education code, as related to bus
driving and transporting students.
Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

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DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work history demonstrating dependability and reliability; good driving record; high school diploma or
equivalent; or any combination of training and experience likely to provide the desired knowledge and
abilities.

• Possession of valid Montana commercial driver's license, accompanied by satisfactory medical
examination report.

• Holds valid basic First Aid certificate.

• Holds valid TR-35 Form.

• Knowledge of safe driving practices.

• Knowledge of geography of the School District and other districts served.

• Operate school bus, exercising good judgment and extreme caution.

• Drive school bus safely over variety of normal and hazardous road conditions.

• Maintain order among students on a bus.

• Learn designated bus route, bus stops, and District traffic hazards.

• Make route reports.

• Keep simple records.

• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, the public, and staff members.

• Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Ability to handle stressful situations.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.

• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Two-way radio equipment, specials needs equipment, telephone/voice mail.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and outside. The employee must be
able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The environment can be stressful due to the nature of the work.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to
adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments. May be required to
lift or carry up to 30 pounds.
MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee often performs routine work. Guidance and reinforcement are
usually unavailable. The employee frequently works within time constraints and must maintain attentiveness
intensity. The employee is frequently involved in interactions which require oral and written communications.
The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job
description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations shall be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
For those classified employees employed under a written contract for a specified term, nothing contained in